June 6th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
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“After an extensive search and a great deal of consideration, we have come to the conclusion that Mark Jackson is the best coach for this team,” —Warriors’ General Manager Larry Riley.
“We are tremendously excited about the addition of Mark Jackson as our new head coach,” —Warriors’ Owner Joe Lacob.
The NBA’s 3rd leading assists getter and 1987 -88 Rookie of the Year has been named the 24th coach in the history of the Golden State Warriors. It will Mark Jackson’s first job as a coach in the Association.
Bringing the Warriors back into the postseason basketball has Jackson excited.
“I am really elated about this opportunity and I’m looking forward to the challenge of building the Warriors into a perennial contender, I cannot tell you how impressed I was with the organization during our meetings, beginning at the top with Joe Lacob and, of course, with Larry Riley, Bob Myers and Jerry West.”
The 17-year NBA point guard and current ABC/ESPN analyst will be introduced in the Bay Area later this week.
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